A Taste of Shakespeare

A Taste of Shakespeare

11 Episodes

Type: Shakespeare
Play: All Shakespeare's plays are evaluated and partially performed
Director: Gavin Struthers
Performed at: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
Presented by: Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett
Year: 1995

A Taste of Shakespeare
  • Romeo and Juliet

    Type: Shakespeare
    Title: Romeo and Juliet
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Performed at: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
    Year: 1995

    Episode 14, "Romeo and Juliet," and the program delves into the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers from feuding families. Presented by Lord Birkett, the episode feat...

  • Julius Caeser

    Type: Theater
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Cast: Eric Weinthal, Daniel Kash
    Location: England
    Year: 1995

    Step into the world of the Roman Empire, where drama and chaos ensue following the assassination of Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's play. Unveil the conspiracy against Caesar's rising power and p...

  • Henry VIII

    Type: Theater
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Cast: Eric Weinthal, Daniel Kash
    Location: England
    Year: 1995

    Immerse yourself in one of Shakespeare's historical masterpieces, where the essence of his storytelling shines through. This is a play with political intrigue, personal drama, and profound moral...

  • Anthony and Cleopatra

    Episode

    Type: Shakespeare
    Play: Antony and Cleopatra
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Performed at: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
    Year: 1995

    "A Taste of Shakespeare" is a series that introduces viewers to some of Shakespeare's most renowned plays. In Episode 1, titled "Antony and Cleopatra," the program ...

  • Pericles

    Episode 4

    Type: Shakespeare
    Play: Pericles
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Performed at: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
    Year: 1995

    Presented by Lord Birkett, the episode makes Shakespeare's play approachable for a broad audience. The analysis is also an educational tool, shedding light on the timeless the...

  • Richard II

    Type: Theater
    Director: Gavin Struthers
    Cast: Eric Weinthal, Daniel Kash
    Location: England
    Year: 1995

    This analysis of Richard II distills Shakespeare's play, emphasizing its central themes and pivotal moments. King Richard II's downfall stems from his belief in his divine right to rule, compoun...

  • A Taste of Shakespeare: King Lear

    Type: Theater
    Director: Eric Weinthal
    Cast: Acting students from LAMDA
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe Theater, England
    Year: 2001

    This staging of King Lear with young actors from the London Type: Theater
    Cast: Acting students from RADA
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe The...

  • A Taste of Shakespeare: Macbeth

    Type: Theater
    Cast: Acting students from Guildhall School of Music and Drama
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe Theater, London, England
    Year: 1995

    This rehearsal of Macbeth takes you onto the iconic stage at The Globe Theater to explore one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most intense tra...

  • A Taste of Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

    Type: Theater
    Cast: Acting students from Mountview Drama School
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe Theater, London, England
    Year: 1995

    Merchant of Venice is always challenging and a multi-layered satire, part courtroom drama, part romance. This compelling workshop opens up the rehearsal...

  • A Taste of Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Type: Theater
    Cast: Acting students from LAMDA
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe Theater, London, England
    Year: 1995

    A delightful production revealing the playful and inventive process behind Shakespeare’s magical comedy. We move onto the stage at The Globe Theater, where actors from t...

  • A Taste of Shakespeare, Richard III

    Type: Theater
    Cast: Acting students from RADA
    Presenter: Lord Birkett
    Location: The Globe Theater, London, England
    Year: 1995

    A fascinating watch as it explores the rehearsal process behind Shakespeare’s most charismatic and complex villain. The program takes the audience on stage where the youn...